Low countries feudal, County of Namur & Flanders, Gui of Dampierre. Esterlin circa 1296

FEUDAL LOW COUNTRIES – County of Namur & Flanders – Gui of Dampierre

AR Esterlin – silver – circa 1296

Obv.: Bust of count facing, bare-headed; small cross left and right: ✠ MARChIO ИAMVRC

Rev.: Long cross, intersecting legends; three pellets in three angles; quatrefoil in fourth angle: G CO – MЄS – FLA – DRЄ

Edge: plain

Alignment: irregular

Technique: hammered

Diameter: 18,00 mm

Weight: 1,30 g

Condition: GVF, very nice portrait

References: Chalon, Namur, 59 ; Gaill. 159 ; Mayhew 16

Rarity index: R1

Note: Gui of Dampierre (Gwijde van Dampierre) was both Marquis of Namur and Count of Flanders so this coin bears both titles.